In a significant decision on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, a federal judge has temporarily halted sections of Maryland's new gun legislation that limited where concealed firearms could be carried. The “Gun Safety Act of 2023” was set to go into effect on October 1. The...
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New laws change the landscape of gun rights in Maryland
Maryland’s gun laws are about to undergo a significant transformation. Democratic Governor Wes Moore recently signed into law two measures that establish stricter guidelines on gun ownership and carrying. The Gun Safety Act of 2023, which sparked strong debate among...
An overview of Maryland’s gun laws in 2023
In 2022, after the Supreme Court ruled on the NYSRPA v Bruen case, Maryland transitioned from a “may-issue” state to a “shall-issue” state, joining 40 other states with similar laws. With that substantial change, here is an overview of Maryland’s gun laws in 2023....
Does Maryland have a “Stand Your Ground” Law?
Two recent shootings have sparked discussions about “Stand your Ground” laws. In one instance, a teenage boy in Missouri who was sent by his parents to pick up his younger brothers after a play date was shot by a man who reportedly said he thought the boy was “yanking...
Carrying a firearm without a permit in Maryland
The state of Maryland requires gun owners to obtain a Wear and Carry handgun permit. Before you are issued a permit, you must first pass a background check and complete a required Maryland State Police firearms training course. There are, of course, legal penalties...
Maryland Lawmakers Mulling Several Gun Control Measures
Maryland lawmakers are considering several proposals that would limit gun ownership and possession. The Gun Safety Act of 2023 would those forbid those with concealed-carry permits to take their firearms within 100 feet of any public place unless they have the owner’s...
Two teenage boys shot in Baltimore
Baltimore Police recently responded to two separate shootings involving teenage boys. The first incident occurred in the 2000 block of W. Pratt Street in the Carrollton Neighborhood. The police, responding to a ShotSpotter alert, found a 17-year-old boy suffering from...
West Baltimore shooting leaves 10-year-old girl wounded
A gun battle broke out in the streets of West Baltimore leaving multiple people injured. The residents of the Parkview-Woodbrook neighborhood heard gun shots cut the malaise of a late Saturday afternoon. Three people were struck bullets including a 10-year-old girl...
Can I purchase or own a handgun after a criminal conviction?
Yes, but it takes time and effort to get Maryland gun rights restored. In Maryland, you need a permit to purchase and carry handguns. Maryland’s handgun licensing law was put into place in 2013 in the aftermath of the December 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School...
Stand Your Ground
The shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida in 2012 brought a lot of attention to "stand your ground" self-defense laws, which allow individuals who believe they are in imminent danger to use deadly force. Critics claim that the laws lead to a "shoot first, ask...